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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow qualified education loan repayments from section 529 plans. [HB-6767] [Student Loans ] [Taxes ] [Education ]
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow qualified education loan repayments from section 529 plans. This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow qualified tuition programs (known as 529 plans) to be used to repay qualified education loans. The bill allows up to $10,000 in distributions from a 529 plan to be used to pay the principal or interest on a qualified education loan of the designated beneficiary or a sibling of the beneficiary.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Erik Paulsen Introduced In House on 09/10/2018

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NCAA Act of 2018 National Collegiate Athletics Advancement Act of 2018 [HB-6749] [Sports ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Healthcare ] [Education ] [Consumer Protection ]
NCAA Act of 2018 National Collegiate Athletics Advancement Act of 2018 This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require an institution of higher education or an eligible institution for purposes of any program participation agreement related to student assistance to comply with this bill's requirements. An institution of higher education may not restrict, or be a member of an intercollegiate athletic association that restricts, amateur athletes from participating in amateur sports, with exceptions. The bill sets forth restrictions on (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Al Lawson Introduced In House on 09/07/2018

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Nuclear Energy Leadership Act [S.3422] [Energy ] [Science ] [Technology and Innovation ]
Nuclear Energy Leadership Act

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker Committee On Energy And Natural Resources Subcommittee On Energy. Hearings Held. on 11/29/2018

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PROSPER Act Promoting Real Opportunity, Success, and Prosperity through Education Reform Act [HB-4508] [Education ] [Student Loans ]
PROSPER Act Promoting Real Opportunity, Success, and Prosperity through Education Reform Act

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Dave Brat Reported (amended) By The Committee On Education And The Workforce. H. Rept. 115-550. on 02/08/2018

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Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act [HB-4323] [Veterans ] [Science ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Education ] [Military ] [Cybersecurity ]
Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act (Sec. 3) This bill directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) to: (1) encourage veterans to pursue careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) and computer science, and (2) submit a plan to Congress for enhancing veterans outreach. The plan shall: (1) report on NSF's outreach activities, (2) identify the best method for leveraging existing authorities and programs to support veterans in STEM careers and studies, and (3) include options for tracking veterans participation in NSF research (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Elizabeth Esty Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 570. on 09/12/2018

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Go to High School, Go to College Act of 2017 [HB-4435] [Education ] [Student Loans ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
Go to High School, Go to College Act of 2017 This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to direct the Department of Education to carry out (from July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2023) a program awarding Early College Federal Pell Grants to students to support their enrollment in, and completion of, postsecondary courses offered through early college high schools. Students who would be eligible for a Federal Pell Grant if not for their enrollment in secondary school are deemed eligible for an Early College Federal Pell Grant upon their completion (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Daniel Kildee Introduced In House on 11/16/2017

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Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2018 [HB-6597] [Healthcare ] [Student Loans ] [Mental Health ]
Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2018

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Grace Napolitano Introduced In House on 07/26/2018

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Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2018 [HB-6545] [Crime ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Human Rights ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ]
Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2018

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 09/19/2018

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American Dream Accounts Act [HB-6441] [Economic Development ] [Education ] [Finance ] [Housing ] [Investments ] [Poverty ]
American Dream Accounts Act

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Roe Introduced In House on 07/19/2018

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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) and Trade in Schools Act [HB-6440] [Education ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Science ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) and Trade in Schools Act This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to specify that applicants who have expertise in career and technical education are eligible for Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) grants. (TEACH grants support teachers who have expertise in high-need subjects or teach in schools serving students from low-income families.) In selecting teacher candidates for these grants, the Department of Education (ED) shall give priority to applicants (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jimmy Panetta Introduced In House on 07/19/2018

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Deferment for Active Cancer Treatment Act of 2018 [S.3207] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ]
Deferment for Active Cancer Treatment Act of 2018

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Amy Klobuchar Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 07/12/2018

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POST Act of 2017 Protecting Our Students and Taxpayers Act of 2017 [S.2037] [Education ] [Taxes ] [Student Loans ]
POST Act of 2017 Protecting Our Students and Taxpayers Act of 2017

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S6925) on 10/31/2017

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Income-Based Repayment Debt Forgiveness Act [S.3189] [Student Loans ] [Taxes ] [Education ]
Income-Based Repayment Debt Forgiveness Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from the gross income of an individual any income that is attributable to the discharge of a federal student loan pursuant to a federal program or law that provides for income contingent or income-based repayment of the loan.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Ron Wyden Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 07/10/2018

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Parent PLUS Loan Improvement Act of 2018 [HB-6280] [Student Loans ] [Education ]
Parent PLUS Loan Improvement Act of 2018 This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to modify the applicable terms and conditions with respect to Federal Direct PLUS Loans to parent borrowers (i.e., parent PLUS loans). Specifically, it reduces the interest rate and eliminates the origination fee for a parent PLUS loan disbursed on or after July 1, 2018. The Department of Education must ensure, prior to disbursement, that a parent PLUS loan borrower receives counseling that includes comprehensive information on the terms, conditions, and responsibilities (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Introduced In House on 06/28/2018

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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2018 and 2019 Stop Terrorist Use of Virtual Currencies Act [HB-6237] [Cybersecurity ] [National Security ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Law Enforcement ] [Crime ]
Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2018 and 2019 Stop Terrorist Use of Virtual Currencies Act

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Devin Nunes Received In The Senate. on 07/16/2018

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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019 [HB-6157] [Defense ] [Finance ] [International ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Taxes ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Trade ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Budget and Spending ] [Small Business ] [Healthcare ] [Military ] [National Security ] [Public Health ] [Science ] [Veterans ] [Cybersecurity ] [Artificial Intelligence ] [Education ] [Human Services ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Law Enforcement ] [Children and Youth ] [Crime ]
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019 (Sec. 3) Provides that references to "this Act" included in any division of this bill refer only to the provisions of that division unless the bill expressly provides otherwise. (Sec. 4) Specifies that this bill provides appropriations for FY2019. DIVISION A--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2019 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019 This division provides FY2019 appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for military activities. It does not include funding for military construction, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Kay Granger Signed By President. on 09/28/2018

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Protecting JOBs Act Protecting Job Opportunities for Borrowers Act [HB-6156] [Student Loans ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Economic Development ]
Protecting JOBs Act Protecting Job Opportunities for Borrowers Act

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Comstock Referred To The Subcommittee On Higher Education And Workforce Development. on 10/19/2018

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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income certain Federally-subsidized loan repayments for dental school faculty. [HB-6149] [Taxes ] [Education ] [Student Loans ] [Healthcare ]
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income certain Federally-subsidized loan repayments for dental school faculty. This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from gross income payments received under the federally funded student loan repayment program for full-time faculty members of dental schools with programs in general, pediatric, or public health dentistry.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Yvette Clarke Introduced In House on 06/19/2018

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Interior, Environment, Financial Services, and General Government Appropriations Act, 2019 [HB-6147] [Finance ] [Environmental ] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Energy ] [Water ] [Arts and Culture ] [Agriculture ] [Telecommunications ] [Food ] [Healthcare ] [Small Business ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Consumer Protection ] [Law Enforcement ] [National Security ] [Budget and Spending ] [Taxes ] [Cybersecurity ] [Data Privacy ] [Economic Development ] [Elections ] [Ethics ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Libraries ] [Mining ] [Pharmaceuticals ] [Public Safety ] [Recreation ] [Science ] [Trade ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Veterans ] [Waste Management / Recycling ] [Air Quality ] [Animals ] [Children and Youth ] [Climate Change ] [Community Development ] [Construction ] [Criminal Justice ] [Defense ] [Disaster Relief ] [Education ] [Gaming ] [Housing ] [Human Services ] [Insurance ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Military ] [Native American Affairs ] [Nonprofit ] [Overdose Prevention ] [Property Tax ] [Senior Citizens ] [Social Security ]
Interior, Environment, Financial Services, and General Government Appropriations Act, 2019 (Sec. 2) Specifies that, unless this bill expressly provides otherwise, references to "this Act" included in a division refer only to the provisions of that division. (Sec. 3) Specifies the committee reports that apply for the purpose of implementing each division. DIVISION A--DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, ENVIRONMENT, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2019 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 This division (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ken Calvert Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 09/07/2018

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Further Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements, 2017 Official Titles Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced Making further supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, for disaster assistance for Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, and calendar year 2017 wildfires, and for other purposes. [HB-4667] [Disaster Relief ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Agriculture ] [Budget and Spending ] [Insurance ] [Food ]
Further Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements, 2017 Official Titles Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced Making further supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, for disaster assistance for Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, and calendar year 2017 wildfires, and for other purposes. DIVISION A--DISASTER ASSISTANCE Further Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements, 2017 This division provides $81 billion in (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 291. on 01/04/2018

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